Snow's Case

In this proceeding under the workman’s compensation act, the employee was, at the time of his injury, in the general employment of one Torrey. The Sargent Coal Company hired Torrey to saw wood at a stated price per cord, Torrey “to furnish all help.” While engaged in this work the employee was injured and lost his right hand “below the wrist.” See G. L. c. 152, § 36 (a) (b).

The question in the case is the amount of the employee’s weekly wages. The Industrial Accident Board found that his average weekly wage was $19.20, and awarded general compensation at the rate of $12.80 a week from April…